# Granite domes, bison and travertine springs – by camper through the Wichita and Arbuckle Mountains of southern Oklahoma > From Oklahoma City via Anadarko, Lawton and Medicine Park into the Wichita Mountains, on to Lake Altus-Lugert and across the Red Land to Turner Falls, the… Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/rf-426-oklahoma-wichita-arbuckle/ **At a glance:** 7-day road trip of about 655 km (407 mi) with 14 stops, from Oklahoma City to Ardmore. About 7 h 16 min of driving in total. Best time to go: April–May and October. Tolls and vignettes for a car: about $7 (OK). From Oklahoma City via Anadarko, Lawton and Medicine Park into the Wichita Mountains, on to Lake Altus-Lugert and across the Red Land to Turner Falls, the springs of Sulphur and Lake Murray near Ardmore: around 750 kilometres of prairie, granite and Indigenous history. | | | |---|---| | Distance | approx. 655 km (407 mi) | | Driving | 7 h 16 min | | Suggested days | 7 | | Stops | 14 | | Route | Oklahoma City → Ardmore | | States | OK | | Best time to go | April–May and October | | Tolls and vignettes | ≈ $7 | | Updated | October 1, 2026 | [Download GPX file](https://camping-spirit.com/gpx/rf-426-oklahoma-wichita-arbuckle.gpx) Practical guides for this route: [Driving in the US: The Rules European Visitors Most Often Get Wrong at the Wheel](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-driving-rules-visitors/), [Fuel, Tolls and Distances: Practical US Driving Math for Motorhome and Camper Travelers](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-fuel-tolls-distances/), [US national parks: entry fees, passes and reservations in plain terms](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-national-park-passes/) *From Oklahoma City via Anadarko, Lawton and Medicine Park into the Wichita Mountains, on to Lake Altus-Lugert and across the Red Land to Turner Falls, the springs of Sulphur and Lake Murray near Ardmore: around 750 kilometres of prairie, granite and Indigenous history.* ## The spirit of the route South of Oklahoma City the prairie doesn't end, it just gets older. Out of the flat, red farmland rise sudden pink granite domes, more than a billion years old and worn round, and between them bison stand in the tall grass as if someone had stopped time. The route follows the trails of the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Caddo and Wichita, who were given their reservations here after their removal and whose art lives on in Anadarko and Lawton. In the morning you watch from the sliding door as longhorns amble across the campground at Doris; in the evening Quartz Mountain glows above the reservoir. Further east the Arbuckle Mountains fold open like a geological map, Honey Creek tumbles over travertine steps, and in Sulphur the spring water smells of sulphur. A land of wide skies, where in spring you read every weather forecast. ## Stage-by-stage plan ### Stage 1: Oklahoma City to Anadarko (approx. 110 km) - **The drive:** From the centre take the I-44 south-west onto the H.E. Bailey Turnpike, which is fully cashless (PikePass or PlatePay by number-plate photo, see Practicalities). If you want to avoid tolls, take the toll-free US-62/US-277 via Newcastle and Blanchard – two to four lanes, a little slower. From Chickasha head west on the US-62 through flat wheat and pasture land with red earth into the Washita valley to Anadarko. Driving time around 1.5 hours. Fuel stations and supermarkets in Chickasha and Anadarko. - **Highlights & must-sees:** - Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum: memorial to the 168 victims of the bombing of 19 April 1995, with the reflecting pool between the two “Gates of Time”, the Field of Empty Chairs and the Survivor Tree. The outdoor grounds are open around the clock; with a large vehicle, look for street parking downtown early in the morning, as parking garages have height limits. - Chickasha: country town in the old Chisholm Trail area with a brick centre; in late autumn and winter Shannon Springs Park is decorated with lights for the Festival of Light – good for an evening stroll, check dates in advance. - Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko: museum of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board (US Department of the Interior) with clothing, beadwork, featherwork and contemporary art of the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Caddo, Wichita, Delaware and other Southern Plains nations. Free admission, usually open on weekdays only; check current opening hours at doi.gov/iacb. - **Official campsite or RV park:** Fort Cobb State Park: on Fort Cobb reservoir around 30 kilometres north-west of Anadarko, several camping areas with water and electric sites, some full hookup, plus tent sites, shower blocks and a dump station. Reservations through the Oklahoma State Parks booking system (travelok.com); check lengths and hookups when booking. The park charges a parking fee, which is covered for one vehicle by a camping booking (see Practicalities). - **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** There is no public land for dispersed camping in Oklahoma City or Anadarko. Overnighting on streets and in museum car parks is not permitted; supermarket car parks only with the store's explicit permission. - **Insider tip for campers:** Anadarko lies in the territory of several tribal nations – the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, the Delaware Nation and the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma have their headquarters here. In August the American Indian Exposition, with powwow and parades, has been held for decades; if you're travelling then, book your campground early and ask before photographing ceremonies. Fill up with water and diesel in Anadarko before Fort Cobb. ### Stage 2: Anadarko to Medicine Park (approx. 85 km) - **The drive:** Take the US-62/US-281 south via Apache to Lawton: a two- to four-lane highway running dead straight through pasture land, speed limit mostly 65 mph. In Lawton skirt Fort Sill, then take the OK-49 west to Medicine Park; the granite domes of the Wichitas appear from far off. Driving time around one hour, a full day with museums. Lawton is the last big shopping town before the refuge. - **Highlights & must-sees:** - Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton: regional museum on the history of the Plains from prehistory through the bison trade to the land runs, with a reconstructed trading post outside; next to Elmer Thomas Park on Lake Elmer Thomas. - Fort Sill: founded in 1869, the fort is an active army post; in the historic core are the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum, and on the grounds the grave of Geronimo. Access only via the Visitor Control Center: anyone over 16 fills in a form there and undergoes a background check; ask about conditions for foreign visitors in advance, and don't even plan on it without a passport. The museum is usually open Tuesday to Saturday. - Medicine Park: resort founded in 1908, built of round, reddish cobblestones (“cobblestone”) on Medicine Creek, with Bath Lake, a creekside promenade and small shops. On the edge of town is the Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center with fish and animals of the region. - **Official campsite or RV park:** Lake Lawtonka, just north of Medicine Park: the City of Lawton runs several camping areas on the reservoir (including East Campground and Robinson Landing), some with electricity and water, basic toilets and boat ramps; permit and fees through the City of Lawton, check facilities for each area in advance. Alternative: carry straight on to Doris Campground in the refuge (stage 3). - **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Overnighting in your vehicle on streets and in car parks is not permitted in Medicine Park or Lawton. Around the lakes, camping is only allowed in the designated areas. - **Insider tip for campers:** In Medicine Park the lanes along the creek are narrow and busy on summer weekends; leave large vehicles in the signposted parking areas at the edge of town. The H.E. Bailey Turnpike continues south from Lawton to the Texas border – you don't need it for the route in the south-west, the toll-free road network is enough here. Large supermarket, propane and repair shops in Lawton. ### Stage 3: Medicine Park to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (approx. 50 km) - **The drive:** Take the OK-49 west into the refuge, then loop drives on the refuge roads and on the OK-115 to Cache. Wide, well-built roads; the speed limit in the refuge is low and strictly enforced because bison, longhorns and elk can be standing on the road at any time. The spur road up Mount Scott winds around 5 kilometres in hairpins to the summit car park; with a trailer or large motorhome, heed the signs at the turn-off and, if in doubt, park at the bottom. At times the road is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists – check the notices at the turn-off. Driving time only around one hour – this is a day for staying put. - **Highlights & must-sees:** - Mount Scott: summit car park with panoramic views over Lake Lawtonka, the granite domes and the prairie to the horizon; evening is the best time for light and wind. - Bison and longhorns: the refuge began in 1901 as a forest reserve; in 1907 bison were brought here from the Bronx Zoo to reintroduce the near-extinct species. Today bison, a Texas longhorn herd and elk graze the open mixed-grass prairie, plus prairie dog colonies along the OK-49. - Hiking: Elk Mountain Trail with views into the Charons Garden Wilderness, Forty Foot Hole on Cache Creek and the granite boulders at Lost Lake. Pick up maps and information on closed areas at the visitor center. - **Official campsite or RV park:** Doris Campground: the refuge's only general campground, on Quanah Parker Lake, with several loops; some sites with electricity, water taps (according to the refuge, boil the water before drinking), toilets and showers, plus a dump station. Most loops can be reserved on recreation.gov; book early for spring and autumn weekends. Bison and longhorns regularly wander through the campground. - **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Dispersed camping is prohibited in the refuge; overnight stays only at Doris Campground. Backcountry camping is possible only in the Charons Garden Wilderness, on foot and with a permit from the refuge reserved in advance. - **Insider tip for campers:** Distance from bison: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strongly urges you not to approach the animals on foot – at least 25 yards (around 23 metres), preferably much more, and stay in your vehicle when animals are on the road. A bull can run faster than a human. Don't underestimate longhorns either. In the evening don't drive faster than the limit; elk and deer cross at dusk. There is neither a fuel station nor a shop in the refuge. ### Stage 4: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge to Quartz Mountain State Park (approx. 95 km) - **The drive:** Take the OK-49 west out of the refuge, then back roads towards Roosevelt and on west to Lake Altus-Lugert; the park entrance is on the OK-44. The landscape gets drier, mesquite and juniper between red fields, and to the west the isolated granite peaks of the Quartz Mountains. Two-lane roads with little traffic, speed limit up to 65 mph. Driving time around 1.5 hours. Fuel stations only in the small towns, and not all of them have diesel. - **Highlights & must-sees:** - Quartz Mountain: granite domes right above the reservoir, with climbing routes on Baldy Point and hiking trails such as the New Horizon Trail; from the summit plateau, views over the North Fork Red River. - Lake Altus-Lugert: reservoir on the North Fork Red River between granite peaks; the water level fluctuates sharply with drought years, and shorelines and boat ramps can be left high and dry. - Evening light on the western slopes: towards sunset the rocks glow red and turkey vultures circle over the water. - **Official campsite or RV park:** Quartz Mountain State Park: run by Oklahoma State Parks, several lakeside camping areas with water and electricity, some full hookup, tent sites, shower blocks and a dump station; the park's lodge is next door. Reservations on travelok.com; check hookup details for each site on arrival. - **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In the state park only on designated sites. West of the Wichitas there is no federal land for dispersed camping; the Wildlife Management Areas of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation allow camping only in designated areas and require a valid hunting or fishing licence or the Conservation Passport. - **Insider tip for campers:** South-western Oklahoma is extremely hot in summer; daytime temperatures above 38 °C are not unusual, and shade is scarce. Hike early in the morning; air conditioning is only reliable on shore power – choose sites with 50 A hookups. Rattlesnakes are common among the granite boulders: don't reach into rock crevices. ### Stage 5: Quartz Mountain State Park to Turner Falls (Davis) (approx. 290 km) - **The drive:** Take the OK-44 south to Altus, then the US-62 east back towards Lawton and on via the OK-7 through Duncan and the oilfield country around Velma and Ratliff City to the I-35 near Davis. From there take the I-35 or the US-77 south into the Arbuckle Mountains. A long transfer stage, driving time around 3.5–4 hours; the I-35 through the Arbuckles has long descents with runaway truck ramps – go easy on the brakes and use a low gear. If you want to split the stage, stay overnight at Lake Lawtonka. - **Highlights & must-sees:** - Altus: the Oklahoma Historical Society's Museum of the Western Prairie on the settlement history of the south-west, with covered wagons and farm equipment. Above the town the big transport aircraft of Altus Air Force Base circle. - Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan: museum about the great 19th-century cattle trail from Texas to Kansas, with bronze sculptures of the drovers in front of the building. - Arbuckle Mountains along the I-35: the road cuts expose tilted, folded layers of limestone and sandstone; information panels at the pull-outs explain the geology. - **Official campsite or RV park:** Turner Falls Park: park on Honey Creek run by the City of Davis, with camping areas for tents and RVs, some with water and electricity, toilets and showers. Admission per person on top of the camping fee; very busy and noisy on summer weekends. Quieter alternative: the campgrounds of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area near Sulphur (stage 6), around 30 kilometres north-east. - **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Land in the Arbuckle Mountains is largely privately owned; there is no dispersed camping. Rest areas on the I-35 are for breaks only. - **Insider tip for campers:** There are several large travel centers along the I-35; some have an RV dump station and propane – check in the app beforehand. Start the stage early, as thunderstorms often build over south-western Oklahoma on summer afternoons; keep an eye on the storm radar. ### Stage 6: Turner Falls (Davis) to Chickasaw National Recreation Area (Sulphur) (approx. 35 km) - **The drive:** Take the US-77 north back to Davis and the OK-7 east to Sulphur. A short, relaxed drive through hill country with oak and juniper, around 30 minutes' driving time. In the recreation area the roads are narrow, some with low-water crossings over Travertine Creek – don't drive through when the water is high. - **Highlights & must-sees:** - Turner Falls: Honey Creek plunges around 23 metres (77 ft) over travertine steps into a swimming pool – often described as Oklahoma's highest waterfall. Go in the morning before the crowds, and see it from the viewpoint on the US-77 above the park. - Travertine District of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area: Travertine Creek with Little Niagara and clear swimming holes, Antelope Springs and Buffalo Springs, plus the Travertine Nature Center. In the Platt Historic District are 1930s CCC stone buildings, Pavilion Springs and the Bromide Hill viewpoint. - Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur: cultural centre of the Chickasaw Nation with a reconstructed 18th-century village, exhibitions and dances; check admission and opening hours in advance. - **Official campsite or RV park:** Chickasaw National Recreation Area (National Park Service): on the Lake of the Arbuckles are Buckhorn Campground and The Point Campground, some with water and electricity (30/50 A), shower blocks and a dump station; some loops at Buckhorn are open in summer only. Near Sulphur are smaller campgrounds such as Rock Creek and Cold Springs without electricity or showers, suitable only for small RVs. Some can be reserved on recreation.gov (Buckhorn Loop C, the upper part of The Point, Cold Springs), otherwise first come, first served; arrive early on summer weekends. - **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In the recreation area overnight stays are only allowed on the campgrounds; lakeshores and car parks are patrolled too. In Sulphur and Davis, overnighting in your vehicle on streets and in car parks is not permitted. - **Insider tip for campers:** The spring water in Sulphur smells of sulphur – that's part of the place, but it's not for filling your fresh-water tank; take drinking water from the campground taps. Travertine Creek and Honey Creek rise quickly after heavy rain: never drive through crossings with flowing water (“Turn around, don’t drown”). ### Stage 7: Chickasaw National Recreation Area (Sulphur) to Ardmore (approx. 85 km) - **The drive:** Take the OK-7 back to the I-35, then south through the end of the Arbuckles down into the Red River valley and on the OK-77S to Lake Murray State Park; from there it's a few kilometres to Ardmore. Four-lane interstate and two-lane park roads, driving time around one hour. Ardmore has supermarkets, repair shops and a connection to the I-35 towards Dallas or back to Oklahoma City. - **Highlights & must-sees:** - Lake Murray State Park: Oklahoma's oldest and largest state park, laid out in the 1930s with the help of the New Deal work programmes, on a clear lake with sandy coves and woodland. - Tucker Tower: stone tower on a rocky promontory above Lake Murray, originally planned as a summer residence, today a nature centre with views over the lake. - Ardmore: oil town with a brick downtown and the Greater Southwest Historical Museum; good for shopping and servicing at the end of the trip. - **Official campsite or RV park:** Lake Murray State Park: several camping areas around the lake with water and electric sites, some full hookup, plus tent sites, shower blocks and dump stations. Reservations on travelok.com; book early in summer and check access roads and lengths for each area. The state parks' parking fee applies here too. - **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In Ardmore overnighting on public streets and in car parks is not permitted; there is no legal free-camping option in the surrounding area. At Lake Murray only on the designated sites. - **Insider tip for campers:** If you carry on north from here, the I-35 and I-40 take you to Route 66 through Oklahoma – it is covered in detail in the CampingSpirit travel guide to Route 66; the hill country in the north-east in the CampingSpirit travel guide to the Ozarks. Fill up in Ardmore before leaving and empty your tanks at the dump station by the lake. ## Camping practice & local rules ### Wild camping & overnight parking - Southern Oklahoma has hardly any public land for dispersed camping: no BLM land and no national forests on this route. In the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and the Chickasaw National Recreation Area overnight stays are only allowed on the campgrounds; backcountry camping in the refuge only on foot in the Charons Garden Wilderness with a permit. - Wildlife Management Areas of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation: camping only in designated areas and usually only with a valid hunting or fishing licence or the Wildlife Conservation Passport; during hunting seasons observe the rules and wear protective clothing. - In towns and resorts (Oklahoma City, Lawton, Medicine Park, Davis, Sulphur, Ardmore) overnighting in your vehicle on streets and in car parks is not permitted; supermarket and travel-center car parks only with the store's explicit permission. Interstate rest areas are for resting, not for overnight stays. - Fees: many Oklahoma State Parks, including Fort Cobb and Lake Murray, charge a parking fee per vehicle; vehicles with Oklahoma plates pay less than those from other states. A camping, cabin or lodge booking includes the parking pass for one vehicle for the length of the stay. Check amounts and payment options (online, via SMS link, app or machine) on travelok.com. - Reservations: Oklahoma State Parks via travelok.com, Doris Campground and Chickasaw National Recreation Area via recreation.gov. Some heavily visited national parks charge surcharges for visitors without US residency; this hardly affects this route – check current rules on nps.gov. - Apps: iOverlander, Campendium, The Dyrt and Recreation.gov; Park4Night is little used in Oklahoma. ### Waste disposal & supplies - Dump stations at almost all state park campgrounds (Fort Cobb, Quartz Mountain, Lake Murray), at Doris Campground and in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area; also at some large travel centers on the I-35 and I-44. - Drinking water from the campground taps; the spring water in Sulphur contains sulphur and isn't suitable for filling your tank. In the south-west the tap water is often hard – a filter for coffee and scale protection for the water heater are worthwhile. - Empty grey water and chemical toilets only at dump stations; draining onto the ground or into creeks is prohibited. - Propane: travel centers, farm supply and hardware stores and many campgrounds fill US cylinders; European cylinders are generally not filled. - Electricity: state park sites mostly 30 A, some 50 A. In summer air conditioning is essential, in winter it can freeze at night – be prepared for both. - Shopping and fuel: Oklahoma City, Chickasha, Anadarko, Lawton, Altus, Duncan, Davis and Ardmore; between the Wichitas and Quartz Mountain there are only small towns with limited opening hours. ### Vehicle size & traffic rules - Speed limits: interstates and turnpikes mostly 70–75 mph, 80 mph on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike between Newcastle and Lawton, two-lane rural roads 65 mph, considerably less in towns and in the refuge; follow the signs. Speed is strictly enforced in the refuge because of the animals. - Tolls: the Oklahoma turnpikes, including the H.E. Bailey Turnpike (I-44) between Oklahoma City and Lawton, are fully cashless. You pay with a PikePass transponder or via PlatePay, where your number plate is photographed and the bill is sent to the registered owner – at a higher rate. With rental vehicles, clarify the toll arrangements in advance. PikePass is compatible with transponders from Texas (TxTag, EZ TAG, TollTag), Kansas (K-TAG), Colorado (ExpressToll) and Florida (SunPass); check on pikepass.com whether another transponder such as E-ZPass is accepted. Toll-free alternative: US-62/US-277 via Chickasha. - Mobile phones: texting and typing while driving are banned in Oklahoma; it's best to make calls hands-free only. - Tornadoes and severe weather: main season roughly April to June, but storms are possible at any time of year. Receive National Weather Service alerts (watch = conditions favourable, warning = immediate danger) by weather radio or emergency alert on your phone; in a tornado warning leave the RV and go to a solid shelter – some state parks and campgrounds have storm shelters, ask where they are on arrival. Hail and heavy rain with flash floods on creeks and crossings. - Heat and fire: often above 38 °C in summer; drink plenty and never leave pets in the vehicle. In dry conditions counties impose burn bans, which also rule out campfires on campgrounds; check the status with Oklahoma Forestry Services. - Wildlife: never approach bison and longhorns in the refuge on foot, keep at least 25 yards away, don't feed them. Rattlesnakes in rocky areas, ticks and chiggers (harvest mites) in tall grass. - Emergency: 911. Mobile coverage is good along the I-35 and I-44, patchy in places in the Wichitas and at Lake Altus-Lugert. ## CampingSpirit packing & preparation checklist - NOAA weather radio with alert function or a severe-weather app with push alerts: tornado warnings often come at night and with only a few minutes' notice. - PikePass or sorted toll arrangements: the H.E. Bailey Turnpike is cashless, PlatePay bills are more expensive and reach foreign owners poorly. - Binoculars or telephoto lens: you watch bison, elk and longhorns in the refuge from a safe distance. - Water filter and an extra drinking-water container: hard tap water in the south-west and sulphurous spring water in Sulphur. - Tick remover, repellent and long trousers: ticks and chiggers are everywhere in the prairie grass and along creek banks. - Water shoes with sturdy soles: the travertine steps at Turner Falls and Travertine Creek are slippery and sharp-edged. _As of 2026-10. Closures, fees and booking rules change: check official sources before you go._ ## Sources - [U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Doris Campground, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge](https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Doris%20Campground%20Jul2021qs.pdf) - [U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tear Sheet (Besucherregeln)](https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Wichita%202019%20Tear%20Sheet2.pdf) - [National Park Service – Chickasaw National Recreation Area: Campgrounds](https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm) - [U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board – Southern Plains Indian Museum](https://www.doi.gov/iacb/southern-plains-indian-location) - [Oklahoma Turnpike Authority – H.E. Bailey completes transition to PlatePay](https://oklahoma.gov/ota/media/newsroom/2022/july/h-e--bailey-completes-transition-to-platepay.html) - [Oklahoma Turnpike Authority – I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike speed limit increases to 80 mph](https://oklahoma.gov/ota/media/newsroom/2024/april/i-44-h-e--bailey-turnpike-speed-limit-increases-to-80-mph-thursd.html) - [Texas Department of Transportation – Central US Interoperability](https://www.txdot.gov/discover/toll-roads-managed-lanes/txdot-toll-roads/central-us-interoperability.html) - [U.S. Army Fort Sill – Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum: Visit](https://sill-www.army.mil/fs-museum/visit.html) - [TravelOK (Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department) – Quartz Mountain State Park](https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/quartz-mountain-state-park) - [MetroFamily Magazine – Oklahoma debuts new parking pass program at state parks](https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/parking-passes-state-parks/) ## Which stops are on the route from Oklahoma City to Ardmore? 1. **Oklahoma City** (OK) 2. **Chickasha** (OK) 3. **Anadarko** (OK) 4. **Lawton** (OK) 5. **Medicine Park** (OK) 6. **Mount Scott** (Medicine Park, OK): A paved three-mile road climbs to the top of this granite peak in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The view takes in lakes, boulder fields and the open plains; long trailers are not allowed on the summit road. 7. **Doris Campground** (OK) 8. **Quartz Mountain State Park** (OK) 9. **Altus** (OK) 10. **Duncan** (OK) 11. **Turner Falls** (OK) 12. **Sulphur** (OK) 13. **Lake Murray State Park** (OK) 14. **Ardmore** (OK) ## When is the best time for the route from Oklahoma City to Ardmore? The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. Hot in June–August. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons) ## FAQs **How long is Granite domes, bison and travertine springs – by camper through the Wichita and Arbuckle Mountains of southern Oklahoma?** 7-day road trip of about 655 km (407 mi) with 14 stops, from Oklahoma City to Ardmore. About 7 h 16 min of driving in total. **How many days do you need for Granite domes, bison and travertine springs – by camper through the Wichita and Arbuckle Mountains of southern Oklahoma?** We suggest 7 days: about 7 h 16 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops. **Where does Granite domes, bison and travertine springs – by camper through the Wichita and Arbuckle Mountains of southern Oklahoma start and end?** It starts in Oklahoma City and ends in Ardmore. **Which states does Granite domes, bison and travertine springs – by camper through the Wichita and Arbuckle Mountains of southern Oklahoma pass through?** Oklahoma. **Where can you camp along Granite domes, bison and travertine springs – by camper through the Wichita and Arbuckle Mountains of southern Oklahoma?** OpenStreetMap lists 71 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 19 mi of the stops on this route. For example: Lake Murray RV Park, Chisholm Trail Ridge Campground and Crosstimbers Campground. **How much are the tolls on the route from Oklahoma City to Ardmore?** Tolls and vignettes for a car: about $7 (OK). Estimate with typical rates; motorhomes pay more, and vehicles over 3.5 t often pay by distance.